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Mai Lee: A Flavorful Journey to East Asian Cuisine Rating: 4/5 stars, Good A Vietnamese and Chinese culinary haven tucked away at 8396 MUSICK MEMORIAL DRIVE. Decor: Understated Simplicity Walking into Mai Lee, you might feel like someone decided to furnish the restaurant with the most standard of tables, wallpaper, and flooring. It 's an unpretentious, no frills setting where the focus is undoubtedly on the food. Service: Unassuming Efficiency Service here is straightforward you 're greeted, your orders are taken, and beyond that, it 's a bit of a solo journey. While it 's not the pinnacle of personalized service, it efficiently ensures you 're here for one thing: the food. Food: A Flavorful Delight ️ Mai Lee came highly recommended, especially for their pho and Vietnamese cuisine. And I concur. In a city where genuinely flavorful East Asian dishes can be a rarity, Mai Lee delivers. For my culinary vetting, I opted for the Pad Thai. Typically my go to for assessing an eatery, it exceeded expectations. The Thai style rice noodles, stir fried with a medley of beef, chicken, shrimp, and assorted vegetables, topped with peanuts and served with fish sauce, were a symphony of flavors. My girlfriend ventured for #60: Bun Xao Rau Cai vermicelli noodles crowned with a stir fried mix of vegetables and crushed peanuts bathed in a sate sauce. Both dishes held their own in the realm of taste and authenticity. Night 's Highlight: Meeting a Saint Louis Legend As if the scrumptious food wasn 't enough, our evening was elevated by the presence of the fantastic Nikki Glaser, a true Saint Louis treasure. We couldn 't resist playfully Lady and the Tramp ing our way through our meal while in the presence of comedy royalty. Mai Lee may not bedazzle you with fancy decor or lavish service, but it 's a place where flavor reigns supreme. For those seeking a genuine East Asian culinary journey in STL, this unassuming gem is worth a visit. With delightful dishes that hit all the right notes, it 's an experience that 'll leave your taste buds singing. If you have more reviews or questions, feel free to ask!